2. She Was a Seasoned Activist Before the Bus Boycott
Before her iconic act of defiance, Rosa Parks was deeply involved in the civil rights movement. She served as the secretary of the Montgomery chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), where she worked alongside leaders like E.D. Nixon. Parks was also active in investigating and documenting instances of racial violence, contributing to the NAACP’s efforts to challenge systemic injustice. Her longstanding commitment to activism laid the groundwork for the Montgomery Bus Boycott. (Biography.com)
